According to a dictionary definition, boredom is defined as a “state of being weary and restless through lack of interest.” In the psychological literature, boredom has also been defined as “a state ...

Boredom is office enemy number one among countless managers and executives looking to build engagement and increase productivity among workers. Few sights are quite as worrying among middle management ...

We’re halfway through “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia Butler, and we’ve arrived at a crucial turning point in the plot. The main character, Lauren Olamina, loses her family and home to an arson ...

During times when we are expected to be joyful, such as holidays and vacations, people can experience boredom and even the blues. For some, the lack of daily structure can be unnerving and may trigger ...

Let’s face it—who hasn’t felt bored at work at some point? Maybe you’re experiencing it right now, scrolling through HBR.org to take a break. Boredom is perfectly normal. It doesn’t matter if you’re ...

If you've done the same tasks at the same job for a long time, you've probably experienced job burnout. If you're lucky, it occurs infrequently and can be alleviated by a favorite hobby or pastime.

If we’re to believe everything we see in magazine and TV ads, retirement is a time of leisurely bike rides with your spouse, lunching with friends and exploring hobbies like painting or ceramics, all ...